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Ministry of Earth Sciences
Dr. Harsh Vardhan takes charge of Union Ministry of Earth Sciences.
Dr. HarshVardhan today assumed charge of Union Ministry of Earth Sciences. He was greeted at the office at Prithvi Bhawan by Secretary Earth Sciences Dr. M. Rajeevan and other senior officials of the ministry.
Briefing the media after assuming the charge, the Union Minister said that he is grateful to Prime Minister Shri. Narendra Modi for once again bestowing his trust and giving him the portfolio for a second term. Dr. Harsh Vardhan praised Indian Meterological Department  for accurate prediction of cyclone FANI .He said that currently, about 42 million farmers are receiving crop specific agro-meteorological advisories in vernacular languages.“We are in the process of formulating the “Deep Ocean Mission” program encompassing various aspects of oceans in an integrated framework and is one of the focus areas for the coming days.” said Dr. Vardhan.
After assuming the charge, the Minister also held a meeting with the senior officers of the Ministry where he was briefed on the key initiatives and policy issues of the Ministry. The minister asked the officials to work with increased vigour and intensity and make India a top country in weather prediction among the world.
Ministry of Education
Steps taken by the government to ensure equal access to education
The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education  Act, 2009, mandates the appropriate Government to provide free and compulsory elementary education to every child of the age 6 to 14 years in a neighbourhood school. During the pandemic, the Ministry of Education has taken various steps for providing children remote access to education, which are available to each category of students including SC/ST irrespective of their region or economic standard.
A comprehensive initiative called PMeVidya has been started which aims to unify all efforts related to digital/online/on-air education to enable multi-mode access to education. The initiative includes all forms of digital modes to provide wide access - DIKSHA , SWAYAM , SWAYAM PRABHA , other TV Channels including use of Doordarshan and AIR Networks. Further, PRAGYATA guidelines were issued to States/UTs to facilitate continued education through various modes. The guidelines inter-alia include situations where internet connectivity is not available or available with very less bandwidth, these resources are shared through various platforms like television, radio etc that do not depend on internet. An Alternate Academic Calendar has been prepared for learning solutions for grade 1 to 12 for both children with and without device. Besides these, community radio, worksheets & textbooks supplied to residence of learners, home visits by teachers, community classes, toll free numbers, SMS based requests for audio content, localised radio content for edutainment etc have been used. The steps taken by all the states and UTs are shown in the - India Report Digital Education June 2020, which is available at the following link:
https://www.education.gov.in/sites/upload_files/mhrd/files/India_Report_Digital_Education_0.pdf.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Education, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Special Service and Features
3.46 kg gold worth Rs. 1.75 crores, cigarettes, used laptops seized by Chennai Air Customs. Fivearrested.
Based on informationfive passengersSyed Musthafa,27, of Cuddalore, Asarudeen,22, Ajmal Khan, 24, Syed Mohamed,36 and Sulthan Salahudeen, 27, all from Ramanathapuramwho arrived by Emirates flight EK542 from Dubai were intercepted at exit on suspicion of carrying gold. On their personal search 18bundles of gold paste weighing 3.66 kg were found concealed in rectum which on extraction yielded 3.26kggold valued at Rs.1.65 crore. Further, 6 gold cut bits weighing 204 grams valued at Rs. 10.3 lakhs were recovered from their pant pockets.Total 3.46 Kg gold valued at Rs 1.75 Crore was recovered and seized under Customs Act.On examination of their check in bags 75 cartons of Gudang Garam cigarettes and 14 refurbished/used laptops valued at Rs. 2.5 lakhs were recovered and seized under Customs Act.
Total 3.46 kg gold worth Rs. 1.75 crores; cigarettes, used laptops worth Rs. 2.5 lakhs were recovered and seized by Chennai Air Customs in 5 cases. Five arrested.
Further investigation is under process, according to a press release issued by the Commissioner of Customs Chennai International Airport.
PIB Headquarters
IGNOU extends last date for submission of application for admission
Indira Gandhi National Open University  has announced its admissions to the July 2017 admission cycle. The last date for submission of applications for all programmes other than certificate programmes is extended till 18th August 2017.
The University is offering Masters and Bachelors Degree programmes in various subjects including Rural Development, Computer Applications, Tourism Studies, English, Hindi, Philosophy, Gandhi and Peace Studies, Education, Public Administration, Economics, History, Political Science, Sociology, Psychology, Adult Education, Extension and Development Studies, Gender and Development Studies, Distance Education, Anthropology, Commerce, Social Work, Dietetics and Food Services Management, Counselling and Family Therapy, Library and Information Science etc. IGNOU is also offering Post Graduate Diploma, Diploma, Post Graduate Certificate and Certificate programmes including Appreciation Courses on a wide range subjects.
The University has switched to online mode of admissions except for certain merit based programmes from July 2017 admission cycle onwards. The online admission facility can be accessed through the link www.onlineadmission.ignou.ac.in
For further details contact IGNOU Regional Centre Trivandrum, Rajadhani Building, Killippalam, Karamana. P.O, Thiruvananthapuram 695002, Ph: 0471-2344113/2344120 Email: rctrivandrum@ignou.ac.in
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Prime Minister's Office
PM appreciates enthusiasm over Pariksha Pe Charcha
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has appreciated the enthusiasm of lakhs of people who have shared their valuable insights towards this year's Pariksha Pe Charcha. He also thanked the students, parents and teachers who have contributed in Pariksha Pe Charcha.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"The enthusiasm towards this year’s Pariksha Pe Charcha has been phenomenal. Lakhs of people have shared their valuable insights and experiences. I thank all those students, parents and teachers who have contributed.
Looking forward to the programme on 1st April."
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 41.54 Cr
Recovery Rate increases to 97.36%
42,015 Daily New Cases reported in last 24 hours
India's Active Caseload  presently constitutes 1.30% of total cases
Daily Positivity Rate  less than 3% for 30 consecutive days
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 41.54 crores. Cumulatively, 41,54,72,455 vaccine doses have been administered through 51,36,590 sessions, as per the provisional report till 7 am today. 34,25,446 vaccine doses were administered in the last 24 hours.
These include:
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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1,02,75,614
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2nd Dose
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75,96,053
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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1,78,16,402
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2nd Dose
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1,05,07,207
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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12,93,89,636
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2nd Dose
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52,18,414
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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9,86,55,036
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2nd Dose
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3,11,44,936
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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7,25,79,524
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2nd Dose
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3,22,89,633
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Total
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41,54,72,455
The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination has commenced from 21st June, 2021. The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country.
Out of the people infected since the beginning of the pandemic, 3,03,90,687 people have already recovered from COVID-19 and 36,977 patients have recovered in the last 24 hours. This constitutes an overall recovery rate of 97.36%, which is showing a sustained increasing trend.
India has reported 42,015 daily new cases in the last 24 hours.
Less than 50,000 Daily New Cases have been reported since twenty-four continuous days. This is a result of sustained and collaborative efforts by the Centre and the States/UTs.
India’s Active Caseload today stands at 4,07,170 and active cases now constitute 1.30% of the country's total Positive Cases.
With substantially ramped up testing capacity across the country, a total of 18,52,140 tests were conducted in the last 24 hours in the country. Cumulatively, India has conducted over 44.91 crore  tests so far.
While on one side testing capacity has been enhanced across the country, weekly Positivity Rate is currently at 2.09% and the Daily Positivity rate stands at 2.27% today. Daily Positivity rate has remained less than 3% for 30 consecutive days, and has remained below 5% for 44 consecutive days now.
Special Service and Features
Seizure of 800 grams of Gold worth if 35.84 Lakhs by Chennai Air Customs
Chennai Air Customs Officers intercepted a male Passenger named Shri Murugan Govindaraju who arrived from Dubai by Emirates Airline flight EK-542 on 13.09.2022. Three Gold bars and one gold belt buckle, totally weighing 580 grams of 24k Gold valued at " 25.99 Lakhs were found concealed in his jeans.
In another incident, Chennai Air Customs Officers rummaged Indigo Airline Flight No. 6E-66 that arrived from Dubai on 13.09.2022. While rummaging, one Gold chain that was concealed in the front lavatory of the aircraft was recovered. The Gold chain weighing 220 grams valued "9.85 Lakhs, was seized under the Customs Act, 1962.
A total of 800 Grams of Gold valued at if 35.84 Lakhs was seized under the Customs Act, 1962.
Further investigations under progress, according to a press release issued by M.Mathewjolly, Pr.Commissioner of customs, Chennai International Airport.
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Ministry of Defence
‘AGNIPATH’ SCHEME FOR RECRUITMENT OF YOUTH IN THE ARMED FORCES
Pune, 15 June 2022
Lt Gen Arvind Walia, Chief of Staff, HQ Southern Command today briefed the media at Pune on the newly launched ‘Agnipath’ scheme of recruitment into the Armed Forces. The Union Cabinet had approved the scheme for Indian youth to serve in the Armed Forces on 14 Jun 22. The youth selected under this scheme will be known as Agniveers.
“The Agnipath scheme is a transformational reform for the Army and the Nation and aims to bring paradigm changes in the Human Resource Management of the Indian Army. The concept of scheme envisages promotion of nationalism in the youth offering skilled manpower to the society and ensuring a more youthful profile of the Army. The ‘Agnipath’ allows patriotic and motivated youth to serve in the Armed Forces for a period of 4 years” said Gen Walia.
“A youthful profile of the Army will provide a fresh lease of ‘Josh and Jazba’ while bringing about a transformational shift towards a more technical savvy Armed Forces- which is the need of the hour”, he added.
The General officer assured that there will not be any compromise on the standards that the armed forces apply in ensuring the minimum physical, medical and professional parameters for new recruits. He also said that during the implementation and stabilisation of the scheme, Army’s operational capabilities and preparedness will be fully maintained.
“I wish to emphatically state that the Army will continue to retain its rich legacy, history, traditions, military values and culture - based on the principles of Cohesiveness, Camaraderie, Esprit-de-Corps and the core ethos of Naam, Namak and Nishan”, he stated.
It is envisaged that average age profile of Indian Armed forces would come down by about 4-5 years by implementation of this scheme. The dividends of a short military service to the nation, society and the youth of the nation are immense. This includes inculcation of patriotism, team work, enhancement of physical fitness, ingrained loyalty for the country and availability of trained personnel to boost national security in times of external threats, internal threats and natural disasters.
Agniveers will be given an attractive customised monthly package along with Risk and Hardship allowances as applicable in the three services. “On completion of the engagement period of four years, Agniveers will be paid one time ‘Seva Nidhi’ package which shall comprise their contribution including accrued interest thereon and matching contribution from the Government equal to the accumulated amount of their contribution including interest” added the Chief of Staff.
The scheme will lead to much more youthful and technically adept war fighting force by ensuring a fine balance between youthful and experienced personnel in the Armed Forces.
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Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
‘Samajik Adhikarita Shivir’ for distribution of aids and assistive devices to Divyangjan in Trichy, Tamil Nadu
Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Shri A Narayanaswamy will inaugurate the camp
A ‘Samajik Adhikarita Shivir’ for distribution of aids and assistive devices to ‘Divyangjan’ under the ADIP Scheme of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India will be organized by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities  in association with ALIMCO and District Administration Trichy on 01.07.2022 at 11:30 AM in R.V. Mahal, Masthan Street, Manpparai in Tiruchirappalli District under Karur Parliamentry constituency of Tamil Nadu.
A total of 2811 aids and assistive devices worth Rs. 1.32 crore will be distributed free of cost to 1606 Divyangjan at Block/Panchayat level by following the SOP prepared by the Department in view of COVID-19 Pandemic.
Shri A Narayanaswamy, Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India will be the chief guest of the function and will virtually inaugurate the camp. The function will be organized in the physical presence of Shri K. N. Nehru, Minister of Municipal Administration, Government of Tamil Nadu, Shri Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi, Ms. S. Jothi Mani, Member of Parliament , Karur Constituency, Shri P. Abdul Samathu, MLA, Manapparai and other dignitaries at the main venue of the function in Tiruchirappalli.
Shri M. Pradeep Kumar, District Collector, Tiruchirappalli and officers from ALIMCO will also be physically present during the function.
The webcast link of the program is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHLU1cLBfuc
President's Secretariat
Prime Minister of Australia calls on President
HE the Hon. Malcolm Turnbull, MP the Prime Minister of Australia called on President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at RashtrapatiBhavan yesterday .
Welcoming the Australian Prime Minister to India, the President said India values its growing cooperation with Australia. Bilateral relations between India and Australia have become multi-faceted and grown considerably in the last few years. Our fruitful cooperation in multilateral fora reflects the growing mutual understanding and closer cooperation between the two countries.
The President said it is a matter of satisfaction that our people have a regular dialogue on the challenges of terrorism. India has been consistent in its position that terrorism cannot be justified under any circumstances and that terrorism in all its forms and manifestations needs to be rooted out by urgent and comprehensive action by peace loving nations in all parts of the world.
The President said India could be an attractive option for long term investment. The ‘Make in India Conference’ and ‘Invest in India Conference’ programmes have been designed for enhancing economic cooperation and investments.
The President said India is keen to ramp up the nuclear energy component of our total energy mix plans as part of our efforts to enhance the use of clean energy and save fossil fuels. India sees a key role for Australian uranium supplies in this process. India appreciates Australia’s efforts in this direction.
The President said there are more than 60,000 Indian students studying in Australia. There is huge potential for cooperation in the education sector. Our institutional frameworks have the potential to broaden bilateral cooperation in this sector.
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Ministry of Law and Justice
E-committee of Supreme court of India conferred with the Platinum award for Excellence in Digital Governance by the President of India
E-committee of Supreme court of India was conferred with the Platinum award for Excellence in Digital Governance by the President of India in today’s online Digital India Award presentation ceremony.
E-Courts project visioned and implemented by the eCommittee, Supreme court of India along with Department of Justice and NIC is a Mission Mode Project of Government of India. The project has set an example of a successful e-governance project reaping rich dividends to the Litigants and Citizens of the country recording 232,42,83,034  crore e-transactions with Average e-transactions for 343 days in 2020 is 67.06 lakhs per day , topping the mission mode project category.
Citizens can access Case status, causelist court orders anywhere, any time through e-courts services website, mobile app, sms email services from the 3293 court complexes. Moreover, Citizens/litigants/Lawyers and can get the details of 13.79 Cr cases, 13.12 Cr orders and judgments available online 24 X7 free of cost .During Pandemic 55,417,58 cases heard by courts through video conferencing using the digital infrastructure provided by the ecourts project pan India making Indian courts Global leader in conducting cases through VC.
E-committee of supreme court of India consists of Patron-in-Chief Mr Justice Sharad Arvind Bobde, Chief Justice of India; Chairperson Dr Justice Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, Judge, Supreme Court of India ; Vice-Chairperson Mr Justice R.C. Chavan, Former Judge, Bombay High Court and four members.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 194.12 Cr
Over 3.44 Cr 1st dose vaccines administered for age group 12-14 years
India's Active caseload currently stands at 25,782
4,518 new cases reported in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently stands at 98.73%
Weekly Positivity Rate is presently at 0.91%
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 194.12 Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 2,47,70,416 sessions.
COVID-19 vaccination for the age group 12-14 years was started on 16 March, 2022. So far, more than 3.44 Cr  adolescents have been administered with the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Similarly, the COVID-19 precaution dose administration for age group 18-59 years also started from 10th April, 2022 onwards.
The break-up of the cumulative figure as per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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1,04,07,267
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2nd Dose
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1,00,43,570
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Precaution Dose
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52,99,448
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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1,84,19,783
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2nd Dose
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1,75,89,900
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Precaution Dose
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89,24,143
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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3,44,48,902
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2nd Dose
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1,76,98,344
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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5,96,13,584
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2nd Dose
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4,62,41,177
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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55,73,35,343
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2nd Dose
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49,18,60,137
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Precaution Dose
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11,21,453
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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20,32,82,933
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2nd Dose
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19,12,56,269
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Precaution Dose
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15,56,238
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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12,71,16,130
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2nd Dose
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11,93,10,756
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Precaution Dose
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1,97,61,623
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Precaution Dose
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3,66,62,905
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Total
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1,94,12,87,000
India’s Active Caseload currently stands at 25,782. Active cases now constitute 0.06% of the country's total Positive Cases.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 98.73%. 2,779 patients have recovered in the last 24 hours and the cumulative tally of recovered patients  is now at 4,26,30,852.
4,518 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
The last 24 hours saw a total of 2,78,059 COVID-19 tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 85.29 Cr  cumulative tests.
Weekly Positivity Rate in the country currently stands at 0.91% and the Daily Positivity rate is reported to be 1.62%.
Prime Minister's Office
PM expresses gratitude and thanks global leaders for extending their support towards India's G-20 presidency
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has thanked French President, Emmanuel Macron for his support to India's G-20 Presidency.
Responding to a tweet by French President, the Prime Minister tweeted;
In response to a congratulatory tweet by Japanese Prime Minister, Fumio Kishida, the Prime Minister, Shri Modi tweeted;
Responding to a wishes of Prime Minister of Spain, Pedro Sanchez on India's G-20 presidency, the Prime Minister Modi expresses gratitude for his kind words and tweeted;
In response to a congratulatory message of President of the European Council, Charles Michel, Shri Modi thanks to his wishes and tweeted;
Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi also thanked US president, Joe Biden for his support to India's G-20 Presidency.
Responding to a tweet by US president, the Prime Minister tweeted;
Ministry of Defence
Ultraviolet Disinfection Facilities Developed AT Western Naval Command
As we look at partial and eventually complete lifting of lockdown, queries are already being posed as to what the “new normal” will be, especially for large production organisations like Dockyards and other naval establishments, where a sizeable number of workers will resume work post lifting of lockdown and these numbers are expected to gradually increase. This led to the strong need for a sanitisation facility for worker's coveralls, tools, personal gadgets and masks.
Naval Dockyard  has manufactured a UV sanitisation bay to meet this emerging requirement. The UV bay will be utilised for decontamination of tools, clothes and other miscellaneous items, to control spread of the coronavirus. The challenging task required ingenuity to convert a large common room into a UV bay by fabrication of aluminum sheets electrical arrangements for UV-C lighting.
The facility utilises UV-C light source for Germicidal Irradiation towards sterilising items. Studies by reputed research agencies have proven the effect of UV-C on respiratory pathogens like SARS, Influenza etc. It has been observed that microbial pathogens become significantly less viable when exposed to UV-C of intensity 1 J/cm2 for 1 min or more, indicating effective sterilisation.
A similar facility has also been set up at Naval Station , where in addition to UV-C steriliser, an industrial oven has also been placed, which heats smaller sized belongings to 60°C, a temperature known to kill most microbes.
The facility is placed at the entry/ exit points where it will help in mitigating COVID-19 transmission.
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